Average Years of Schooling in Palu City Up to Grade XI in 2025

The average years of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and over in Palu City, Central Sulawesi reached 11.76 years in 2025.

Quoting data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in this area is above the Central Sulawesi provincial average of 9.1 years in 2025.

The RLS of Palu City residents increased by 0.01 years (0.09%) compared to the previous year, which was 11.75 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, this RLS has risen by 0.15 years (1.29%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Palu City only attended school up to the 11th grade level. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 12 regencies/cities in Central Sulawesi Province, Palu City's RLS is in first place. Other regions in the province with the largest RLS are Palu City (11.76 years), while the lowest RLS is Donggala Regency (8.01 years).

Below is the list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of Central Sulawesi Province in 2025.

1. Palu City: 11.76 years
2. Poso Regency: 9.84 years
3. Morowali Regency: 9.39 years
4. Buol Regency: 9.21 years
5. North Morowali Regency: 9.14 years

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